First off, I love internet forums. I've learned more about things that interest me on forums than I did in college. This forum is quite exceptional. I wish I found it years ago.
My story is simple. Started smoking as a teen in the 80's and have struggled with the monkey ever since. I've started and stopped more times than DC rush hour traffic. Some of my breaks have been for years but I keep going back. I'm hardwired for it and so is my wife. I've accepted that years ago. I'm simply one of those who is happier smoking for myriad of reasons.
I've actually been "ok" the last few years with smoking. I've been keeping it to once a week (about a pack) unless I'm on vacation then it's wide open. I use nicotine every day though. Lozenges have been the thing for me and my wife. But they are just a small bandage on a gaping wound in my psyche. There is simply nothing quite like the nicotine delivery and rituals associated with smoking. I've realized through my struggles that I'm simply happier as a person when I'm smoking. It's the whole enchilada. The ritual, the nicotine, the boost, the moods, the "breaks"; It's proven to be something I simply don't want to give up. But the guilt, the smell, and all the other negative impacts of analogs grind away at me every time I light up.
I call the urges to smoke "the grip". The grip can be strong and it's always gently tugging at the very least. I've learned to live with it quite well but I've grown to really hate it lately. I went camping with a bunch of families last weekend and my wife and I smoked analogs like they were tic tacs all weekend. Nothing new there. I do it every year on the same trip. But when I woke up on Monday morning I knew I had to do something. I had to grab control of my addiction and need to smoke. The grip was super strong and I hated it but I suffered through a couple days and then found this place. WOW!
I bought a couple njoy's and Blu's and I'll never forget or be more thankful for my first couple of pulls. It was fireworks in my brain. My battle with analogs is OVER. I knew it then and there. I was giddy like a kid walking into a State fair. I knew from reading here that Blu's and njoy's weren't even in the same universe as good gear. That made me more giddy. If an njoy or Blu was the worst vape I would have then my life has just taken a major turn for the better. What a damn liberating experience. And I can thank this place for it. THANK YOU.
This might be tl;dr but I hope someone just like me reads this and gives it a shot. No more tobacco smoke will ever enter my lungs. I put a big star on the calendar this week. I want to be reminded of that day
My story is simple. Started smoking as a teen in the 80's and have struggled with the monkey ever since. I've started and stopped more times than DC rush hour traffic. Some of my breaks have been for years but I keep going back. I'm hardwired for it and so is my wife. I've accepted that years ago. I'm simply one of those who is happier smoking for myriad of reasons.
I've actually been "ok" the last few years with smoking. I've been keeping it to once a week (about a pack) unless I'm on vacation then it's wide open. I use nicotine every day though. Lozenges have been the thing for me and my wife. But they are just a small bandage on a gaping wound in my psyche. There is simply nothing quite like the nicotine delivery and rituals associated with smoking. I've realized through my struggles that I'm simply happier as a person when I'm smoking. It's the whole enchilada. The ritual, the nicotine, the boost, the moods, the "breaks"; It's proven to be something I simply don't want to give up. But the guilt, the smell, and all the other negative impacts of analogs grind away at me every time I light up.
I call the urges to smoke "the grip". The grip can be strong and it's always gently tugging at the very least. I've learned to live with it quite well but I've grown to really hate it lately. I went camping with a bunch of families last weekend and my wife and I smoked analogs like they were tic tacs all weekend. Nothing new there. I do it every year on the same trip. But when I woke up on Monday morning I knew I had to do something. I had to grab control of my addiction and need to smoke. The grip was super strong and I hated it but I suffered through a couple days and then found this place. WOW!
I bought a couple njoy's and Blu's and I'll never forget or be more thankful for my first couple of pulls. It was fireworks in my brain. My battle with analogs is OVER. I knew it then and there. I was giddy like a kid walking into a State fair. I knew from reading here that Blu's and njoy's weren't even in the same universe as good gear. That made me more giddy. If an njoy or Blu was the worst vape I would have then my life has just taken a major turn for the better. What a damn liberating experience. And I can thank this place for it. THANK YOU.
This might be tl;dr but I hope someone just like me reads this and gives it a shot. No more tobacco smoke will ever enter my lungs. I put a big star on the calendar this week. I want to be reminded of that day
